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Using the keyboard
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Keys
Keys Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform
actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may
open help.
Each program uses different function keys for
different purposes. Refer to the program
documentation to find out more about the function
key actions.
System keys Press these green-colored keys in combination with
the F
N key to perform specific actions.
Volume keys Press these keys to increase or decrease the
volume or mute the sound.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page,
down the page, to the beginning of a document, or
to the end of a document.
F
N key Press the FN key in combination with a
green-colored system key (such as S
TANDBY, PAUSE,
or S
TATUS) to perform a specific action.
Windows key Press to open the Windows Start menu. This key
can also be used in combination with other keys to
open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility),
and E (Explorer utility).
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric
keypad is turned on. Press
FN+PAD LOCK to turn on
the numeric keypad.
Application key Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys/
Brightness controls
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right,
or left. When used with the F
N key, these also
control the screen brightness.
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